DUNBAR RECREATION CENTER
Lifelong learning SMTX is providing people with a chance to explore their creative sides using techniques inspired by six iconic artists.
The six-week course will be taught by Brooke Pillifant, founder of Rough Draft, a nonprofit that helps “Texans process trauma through creative artistic expression to foster self-worth and positive community connections,” according to the website. The first session of six, held on April 8, was inspired by Georgia Okeeffe’s lesser known charcoal drawings.
Marianne Reese, founder of Lifelong Learning, practices with charcoal.
Hampton Scott practices his charcoal techniques.
The remaining sessions will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. on April 15, 22, 29, and May 6 and 13 at the Dunbar Recreation Center, 801 MLK Dr. The fee is $45. Email lifelonglearningsm@ gmail.com to register. Learn more at lllsanmarcos.org/self-expression.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
The class practiced a variety of charcoal techniques before creating their drawings.
Lu Montondon creates her drawing based on the prompt, “draw your pain.”
Instructor Brooke Pillifant, founder of the nonprofit Rough Draft, shows the class how to do a variety of charcoal techniques.
All of the drawings from the class.
